The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced the commencement of the Umrah season for 2025 (1447 of the Islamic calendar), beginning on Tuesday with the opening of visa applications for ...

Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed on either a dedicated Umrah visa or a Saudi tourist visa. U.S. citizens planning to perform Umrah outside of the Hajj season may apply through various channels ...

The final deadline to issue Umrah visas is 1 Shawwal 1447 (March 20, 2026), while the last date for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is 15 Shawwal 1447 (April 3, 2026).

The official calendar outlines all critical milestones for the season, including visa issuance timelines, service agreements with international agents, and deadlines for both entry and departure of ...

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1447 AH (2025-2026) as part of its preparations to serve international pilgrims and ...

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has officially closed its borders to incoming Umrah pilgrims as of Sunday, April 13, 2025 (15 Shawwal 1446), as it shifts focus to preparations for this year’s Hajj season.

As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Tuesday announced the final deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart the Kingdom. The ministry ...

Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, until mid-June 2025 to manage Hajj participation. Umrah ...

Must be at least 18 years old. Be of the Muslim faith. Meet specific Saudi requirements for Umrah visas. As per the new Saudi visa rules 2022, women aged 18 to 65 years old can perform Umrah ...

RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the number of Umrah pilgrims increased by 31 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023.

The journey of Umrah is not just a physical one; it is a deeply spiritual experience. The pilgrimage consists of several key rituals, each symbolizing an aspect of a Muslim's submission to Allah.